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Genetic disorders

Genetic diseases, syndromes, or conditions caused by genetic variations and abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.

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Genetic disorders

allele-specific oligonucleotide (ASO) testing

Health care; Genetic disorders

The detection of a specific mutation using a synthetic segment of DNA approximately 20 base pairs in length (an oligonucleotide) that binds to and hence identifies the complementary sequence in a DNA ...

protein functional assay

Health care; Genetic disorders

Measurement of the rate of a chemical reaction that takes place in the presence of an enzyme contained in a sample taken from an individual. Reduced enzymatic activity may indicate carrier status or ...

inanition

Health care; Genetic disorders

The exhausted condition that results from lack of food and water.

prelingual

Health care; Genetic disorders

Occurring before an individual has developed the use of language (prelingual deafness).

philtrum

Health care; Genetic disorders

The vertical groove on the median line of the upper lip.

localize

Health care; Genetic disorders

Determination of the original position (locus) of a gene or other marker on a chromosome.

skin callus

Health care; Genetic disorders

Localized hyperplasia of the horny layer of the epidermis due to pressure or friction.

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